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Ultralight Skin-On-Frame Boats

When we first started out making boats, we had a Big Idea. The idea was to design a boat that was very light, easy to handle and manoeuvre, safe, tough as nails and not least of all, beautiful to look at. We think that we have accomplished that with these boats, and that’s why, for more than a decade now, we really haven’t changed much on them, except to make them tougher yet.

We have boats of various styles and sizes available, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, soft decked, hard decked and open, and they’re all ultralight and supertough.

$1,499.00
Two Person Canoe / Kayak

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Two Person Canoe / Kayak

Two person ultralight canoe

This versatile boat has the comfort of a canoe but the manoeuvreability of a kayak. It has 2 pivoting backrests which adjust with your movement to offer all day paddling comfort.
This canoe is 14.5 feet long, approximate weight 33 lbs. It will carry 2 adults and a small child (or dog).

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

This boat comes standard without a covered deck.

Optional extras are:

kayaksailor sail

covered deck

attachable motor

Price: $1,499.00

Two Person Canoe / Kayak
$1,499.00

Two person ultralight canoe

This versatile boat has the comfort of a canoe but the manoeuvreability of a kayak. It has 2 pivoting backrests which adjust with your movement to offer all day paddling comfort.
This canoe is 14.5 feet long, approximate weight 33 lbs. It will carry 2 adults and a small child (or dog).

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

This boat comes standard without a covered deck.

Optional extras are:

kayaksailor sail

covered deck

attachable motor

$2,399.00
Rushton Rowboat

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Rushton Rowboat

This elegant skin-on-frame rowboat is versatile, very fast and extremely sea-worthy. It has comfortable seats, and, at around 45lbs and 14,5 feet, is still easily manageable to put on top of your car.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

Old Price: $2,999.00

Price: $2,399.00

You save: $600.00! (20.01%)

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Rushton Rowboat
$2,399.00

This elegant skin-on-frame rowboat is versatile, very fast and extremely sea-worthy. It has comfortable seats, and, at around 45lbs and 14,5 feet, is still easily manageable to put on top of your car.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

$1,299.00
One Person Ultralight Canoe / Open Kayak

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One Person Ultralight Canoe / Open Kayak

Ultralight one person skin-on-frame canoe - beautiful, super tough, safe and durable.

This boat weighs about 20lbs, is 10.5 feet long and tough as nails. It is stable and will safely carry an adult and a small child (or dog). It is as easy for a child to handle as an adult. The tumblehome on the boat makes it very difficult to capsize - it is designed to stay upright and keep its occupants safe and dry! It has a pivoting backrest which adjusts to your every move and provides a relaxing and comfortable paddling experience! Great for exploring.

The design is based on Rushton's Wee Lassie, but has been adapted for skin on frame. it has proven to be an extremely versatile boat, as tough as it is light, which can be carried by a child or rammed through the bush by a fisherman.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

Price: $1,299.00

One Person Ultralight Canoe / Open Kayak
$1,299.00

Ultralight one person skin-on-frame canoe - beautiful, super tough, safe and durable.

This boat weighs about 20lbs, is 10.5 feet long and tough as nails. It is stable and will safely carry an adult and a small child (or dog). It is as easy for a child to handle as an adult. The tumblehome on the boat makes it very difficult to capsize - it is designed to stay upright and keep its occupants safe and dry! It has a pivoting backrest which adjusts to your every move and provides a relaxing and comfortable paddling experience! Great for exploring.

The design is based on Rushton's Wee Lassie, but has been adapted for skin on frame. it has proven to be an extremely versatile boat, as tough as it is light, which can be carried by a child or rammed through the bush by a fisherman.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

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Boat Building Classes

Build your own beautiful lightweight boat under the guidance of (and a little help from) an experienced boat builder, or join a weekend group workshop and learn how to do it yourself. No experience necessary.

$1,200.00
Organize a Boat Building Group

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Organize a Boat Building Group

GET A GROUP OF PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD A BOAT AND YOU GET THE BOAT FREE!

Brian Chandler will teach a group of people how to build a boat for $1200. At the end of the class the boat is yours. So, for example, if you get 6 people for the class and charge them each $200 you get a free boat. If you get 12 people for the class, you can charge them $100 each and get a free boat!

This is a limited time offer and applies only in Vancouver, BC. If you want the same deal elsewhere, just add Brian's travel and accommodation costs to the $1200.

Contact us to arrange your free boat today!

Dreamcatcher boats are built on the K.I.S.S. principle (keep it simple stupid). These are ideal projects for the beginner boat builder as well as the advanced craftsman, so everyone is included in the fun and contributes towards the finished boat.

This is a wonderful project for a school group, club event, summer camp, team building or corporate event, or even a group of friends looking for an event with a difference. We'll tailor the event to your requirements, but you can be sure there`ll always be lots of fun and confidence building included.
Contact us to find out how we encourage teamwork and communication, boost morale and improve employee engagement for your company event.

Under Brian Chandler's easy and informal guidance, you will be taught the principles of boat building along with a mystique destroying and problem solving attitude to achieve your final goal -- a beautiful self-styled and completed boat.
Before you know it, you will all be engaged hands-on in building your own canoe or kayak, and marveling at your own newfound skill.
You'll also learn to:

Trust your own judgement.

Use a handsaw to cut accurate compound angles with ease.

Fair lines and curves, and

Use your own unique creativity and sense of esthetics.

In this fun and informative class, Brian will supply you with all the know-how, techniques, encouragement and support you need to get the job done.

Old Price: $1,800.00

Price: $1,200.00

You save: $600.00! (33.33%)

Sale

Organize a Boat Building Group
$1,200.00

GET A GROUP OF PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD A BOAT AND YOU GET THE BOAT FREE!

Brian Chandler will teach a group of people how to build a boat for $1200. At the end of the class the boat is yours. So, for example, if you get 6 people for the class and charge them each $200 you get a free boat. If you get 12 people for the class, you can charge them $100 each and get a free boat!

This is a limited time offer and applies only in Vancouver, BC. If you want the same deal elsewhere, just add Brian's travel and accommodation costs to the $1200.

Contact us to arrange your free boat today!

Dreamcatcher boats are built on the K.I.S.S. principle (keep it simple stupid). These are ideal projects for the beginner boat builder as well as the advanced craftsman, so everyone is included in the fun and contributes towards the finished boat.

This is a wonderful project for a school group, club event, summer camp, team building or corporate event, or even a group of friends looking for an event with a difference. We'll tailor the event to your requirements, but you can be sure there`ll always be lots of fun and confidence building included.
Contact us to find out how we encourage teamwork and communication, boost morale and improve employee engagement for your company event.

Under Brian Chandler's easy and informal guidance, you will be taught the principles of boat building along with a mystique destroying and problem solving attitude to achieve your final goal -- a beautiful self-styled and completed boat.
Before you know it, you will all be engaged hands-on in building your own canoe or kayak, and marveling at your own newfound skill.
You'll also learn to:

Trust your own judgement.

Use a handsaw to cut accurate compound angles with ease.

Fair lines and curves, and

Use your own unique creativity and sense of esthetics.

In this fun and informative class, Brian will supply you with all the know-how, techniques, encouragement and support you need to get the job done.

$900.00
Individual Boat Building Classes

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Individual Boat Building Classes

Receive the supervision and guidance of Brian Chandler, a boat builder with over 20 years' experience as you build your own beautiful skin-on-frame one person open canoe. No previous experience necessary.

Price includes all materials, use of equipment and individual tuition. (Enquire about the cost of building other models.)

Price: $900.00

Individual Boat Building Classes
$900.00

Receive the supervision and guidance of Brian Chandler, a boat builder with over 20 years' experience as you build your own beautiful skin-on-frame one person open canoe. No previous experience necessary.

Price includes all materials, use of equipment and individual tuition. (Enquire about the cost of building other models.)

$60.00
Boat Building Weekend Hands-On Workshop Vancouver

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Boat Building Weekend Hands-On Workshop Vancouver

Over a weekend (2 full 8 hour days) a group of 8 people will build a boat together under the expert guidance of Brian Chandler. This is a fun, hands-on workshop during which you will learn the abc's of building a skin-on-frame boat, from setting up the station molds to skinning the boat, along with boat building tips and techniques which will make it easy to build your own ultralight boat . NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

The boat will be available for purchase at the end of the class for $650.

Location: Seawall at False Creek - between ScienceWorld and the Olympic Village.

Dates: Ask us (Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm)

LIMIT 8 PEOPLE - SO BOOK NOW

You may want to bring a hat, suntan lotion, and protective (or cycling) gloves.
http://youtu.be/Ne_WPZQcqRE

Old Price: $120.00

Price: $60.00

You save: $60.00! (50.00%)

Sale

Boat Building Weekend Hands-On Workshop Vancouver
$60.00

Over a weekend (2 full 8 hour days) a group of 8 people will build a boat together under the expert guidance of Brian Chandler. This is a fun, hands-on workshop during which you will learn the abc's of building a skin-on-frame boat, from setting up the station molds to skinning the boat, along with boat building tips and techniques which will make it easy to build your own ultralight boat . NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

The boat will be available for purchase at the end of the class for $650.

Location: Seawall at False Creek - between ScienceWorld and the Olympic Village.

Dates: Ask us (Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm)

LIMIT 8 PEOPLE - SO BOOK NOW

You may want to bring a hat, suntan lotion, and protective (or cycling) gloves.
http://youtu.be/Ne_WPZQcqRE

Canoe/Open Kayak Plans & Kits

Take the hassle out of gathering the materials with one of our open canoe kits. Our Step by step Video instructions put building your own boat within your reach!